If you are interested in family photography, But you don’t know
what to expect, this blog post is for you.
“What to wear?”
This question is probably the most popular. There really is no
“RIGHT” answer. It really depends on the type of session you’re envisioning and your families
personality. One thing I will stress to you is try give color a chance. Here
are a few helpful hints:
1) Find a cute outfit and
base the rest of your family’s clothing colors around that one cute ensemble.
2) Choose two complimentary
colors and choose your family’s clothes with similar hues.
“My
kids are not going to sit still long enough for photographs.”
Then you’ve come to the
right photographer. I specialize in kids being kids. Children usually are best
at the beginning of the photography session; while I’m still “that stranger
with the camera”. Once they warm up to me and their surroundings, that’s when
their attention spans diminish. For this reason, I usually try to get all the
“sit still and smile” poses out of the way. Then we move on to a more lifestyle
photography style which allows for natural interaction between family members
to show your family’s personality.
I also suggest you come to your family photography session
prepared for an activity. Such as a picnic, set up a tea party, bring bubbles
and wands, play some classic lawn games, big colorful lollipops, ball, fly a
kite, or bring some sidewalk chalk and let the kids loose. This will give the
kids a chance to focus their energy and loosen the older ones up in front of
the camera, as well as provide fun, natural poses that come together to tell a
story.
“How long will it take?”
On average, a family of 3-5 people will last 1-2 hours. Larger
families require a little more time. You will never feel rushed and I will not
charge you extra if a session runs a bit over. This gives you peace of mind and my undivided
attention during your photography session